$1,440
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $2,000–$3,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2024at Copley, February 2024
SpeciesPintailSize15"
The catalog record
Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 15 in. long
A plump football-style decoy with clean sweeping lines. Old Norman Hudson paint with heavy gunning wear and a few age lines along sides.
Literature: Henry H. Stansbury, "Ira D. Hudson and Family," Lewes, DE, 2002, p. 125, exact decoy illustrated.
Comparable sales
The 5 most recent Ira Hudson Pintails to cross the block.
| Sold | Condition | Paint | Brought |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $42,000 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | — | Original | $3,600 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Mint | — | $48,000 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | — | Repaint | $870 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Excellent | Repaint | $2,160 |
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All Ira Hudson sales